naɪˈkɒdɪməs

Definitions

1. noun

a follower of Jesus who, according to the New Testament, helped to obtain the body of Jesus after his crucifixion, and was present at his burial.

“Nicodemus, a member of the Pharisees, secretly provided spices for Jesus’ burial.”

2. proper noun

a variant of Nicodème, a male given name

“Nicodemus is a rare given name in English-speaking countries.”